ARIAs
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Good Weekend
‘It does something to the soul’: Meg Washington on the power of singing en masse
The singer-songwriter discusses why she makes music, not being smart with money – and her hatred of leaf blowers.
- by Benjamin Law
Latest
Twist on Frankenstein transports the classic to London under Thatcher
Cruel Britannia’s atmosphere of uncanniness and threat created by gender conformity resonates with deeper truths that a more straightforward retelling might miss.
- by Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Will Cox and Nell Geraets
Troye Sivan, pop’s reigning It boy, cleans up at the ARIAs
The 29-year-old won three trophies, including the top prize over Kylie Minogue.
- by Robert Moran and Thomas Mitchell
Move over, Troye Sivan: The best dressed at this year’s ARIAs
In a sea of school formal dresses, Ava Max, Sarah Ellen and Barkaa stood out at the music awards.
- by Damien Woolnough
A Royel Otis flush: Meet the band leading this year’s ARIA nominations
Read ’em and weep. Royel Otis has swept the 2024 Aria nominations, with the indie duo up for eight prizes, while Kylie Minogue returns with five nominations of her own.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend
Three songs for a sexy playlist: Sarah Blasko’s recommendations
The singer-songwriter on her religious upbringing, the “cult-like” Australian music industry – and what makes her work sexy.
- by Benjamin Law
Opinion
Pop music
Missy Higgins is a star, but the decision to induct her into the Hall of Fame is ridiculous
The recent additions of Higgins, Kasey Chambers and Jet to the Hall of Fame suggest the ARIA people have no idea how awards should work.
- by Bernard Zuel
‘I’m into getting dolled up’: How singer Gretta Ray nails her onstage looks
“I’m fortunate that my job has educated me about fashion, but when I was younger, I really had no idea.”
- by Georgie Gordon
After winning multiple awards, Genesis has gone on his first-ever holiday
The 25-year-old musician Genesis Owusu talks humble beginnings, where his money goes and being comfortable in his skin.
- by Benjamin Law
‘Ceasefire now’: ARIAs turn political as Genesis Owusu draws attention to Gaza
The winner of album of the year used his final acceptance speech to call for a free Palestine.
- by Robert Moran and Hannah Story
Like the Logies’ naughty younger cousin: Best dressed at the ARIAs
Musicians have a reputation for taking risks - and, thankfully, that also extends to fashion.
- by Melissa Singer
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